Notes: Won an Ohio state championship as a receiver-defensive back. As a true freshman in 2007, recorded 12 receptions for 89 yards (7.4-yard average) and a touchdown in 12 games (one start). Sustained a concussion against Washington and did not play against Northwestern. Played in 12 games in '08 (one start) and caught 21-272-1 (13.0). Sustained a concussion against Wisconsin and did not play against Purdue. Missed part of '09 spring practice while nursing a high ankle sprain that required arthroscopic surgery. Started all 26 games in the slot his final two seasons - tallied 36-570-6 (15.8) with two punt returns for 17 yards (8.5) in '09 and 55-948-11 (17.2) with 4-14-1 (3.5) rushing in '10. Team captain and MVP as a senior.

Positives: Reliable hands. Savvy route runner - sets up defenders and uncovers in zone. Good concentration and body control. Adjusts to low throws. Tough - works the middle of the field and is effective running slants. Has a healthy disregard for his body and will take a hit to make a play. Effort blocker. Smart and aware. Outstanding character and intangibles. Was a late addition to the Senior Bowl and led the North team with five catches. Recorded a time of 6.46 seconds in the 3-cone drill, showing good agility.

Negatives: Does not have an NFL musculature and needs to bulk up to preserve his durability. Too easily rerouted and bumped off course. Not an explosive athlete. Average speed and is not a vertical threat. Average burst off the line. Could struggle to separate vs. man coverage. Not creative or elusive after the catch and is not a tackle breaker.

Summary: Does not look the part but has the smarts, guts and hands to make it as a nuts-and-bolts slot receiver and special-teams player. Will be difficult to cut, and the success of Brian Hart­line (a similar Ohio State product) bodes in his favor.